Image via Ogilvy Samsung is nudging passersby to see the big picture with an intriguing out-of-home campaign showcasing the remarkable capabilities of the S23 Ultra’s 100x Zoom. Created by advertising agency Ogilvy New York, Tiny Type takes over some of the world’s most famous urban landscapes, transforming spaces like New York City’s Times Square, London’s […]
January 10, 2024
Photo 89962681 © Petrajz | Dreamstime.com Wizards of the Coast (WotC), the company behind the popular card game Magic: The Gathering (MtG), recently found itself in a bit of a bind. It all started with what seemed like an innocuous promotional image for their upcoming Ravnica Remastered set, featuring a steampunk-style laboratory showcasing new “retro […]
January 10, 2024
Illustration 110897836 © Yevhenii Tryfonov | Dreamstime.com For years, popular imagery has painted Uranus and Neptune in distinct hues, but this latest research suggests our eyes have been deceived. A fascinating development from Professor Patrick Irwin and his team at the University of Oxford has unveiled new insights into the true colors of these distant […]
January 10, 2024
Image via Apple Apple is about to add a new kind of “vision” to our tech vocabulary with the upcoming release of the Vision Pro, its long-awaited mixed-reality headset with “spatial computing.” Set for launch on February 2 in the US, this device is pegged at US$3,499 and is shaping up to be an entertainment […]
January 10, 2024
Image via Garmin International, Inc / PR Newswire Garmin introduced a rather heart-pounding invention at CES 2024—a novel heart rate monitor crafted with the comfort and needs of women athletes in mind. With the new HRM-Fit, athletes can now say goodbye to the days of awkward chest straps and hello to a world where […]
January 10, 2024
Image via US Mint The US Mint has released a series of commemorative coins celebrating the bicentennial of Harriet Tubman’s birth, honoring a pivotal figure in American history. The first rollout by the US Mint to pay tribute to Tubman, these commemorative coins come as a reminder of her indomitable spirit, especially as efforts […]
January 10, 2024
[Click here to view the video in this article] Image via Samsung Samsung rolled out an upgrade to a familiar face—or should we say, sphere?—at CES 2024. Meet the new and improved Ballie, the South Korean tech giant’s artificial intelligence-powered home robot, now equipped with a built-in projector and a suite of advanced features designed […]
January 10, 2024
Photo 265516917 © Zayacskz | Dreamstime.com Studio Ghibli, the beloved Japanese animation house, is spiriting some magic into the hearts of fans worldwide with a special New Year’s greeting on its official website, adorned with an illustration by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki himself. The artwork, celebrating the Year of the Dragon in 2024, features a […]
January 9, 2024
Image generated on AI Here’s your reminder that virtual actions can result in real-world pain. British authorities are currently investigating an alarming incident in which a teenage girl reportedly had her avatar gang-raped in a virtual-reality game. Deemed one of the first of its kind in the UK, the case delves into the less-reported realm […]
January 9, 2024
Image generated on AI NASA is inviting earthlings to hitch a ride to the moon by sending their names aboard the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER). As VIPER prepares for its groundbreaking journey to the lunar South Pole, names collected from around the globe will be digitally etched onto the rover in the Send […]
January 9, 2024
Images generated on Mickey-1928, background illustration 233474509 © Mustafaferhatbeksen | Dreamstime.com Public domain Mickey Mouse is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re going to get. Having escaped the shackles of Disney’s copyright protection on January 1, the beloved character has leaped from the sketchbook and right into the uncanny valley. The latest […]
January 9, 2024
[Click here to view the video in this article] Video screenshots via Samsung Newsroom Samsung’s dedication to game-changing displays is clear as day, recently unveiling the world’s first transparent microLED screen just before CES 2024 in Las Vegas. This innovation is set to blur the boundaries between digital content and reality, according to the South […]
January 9, 2024